Chapter 46

All James wanted was to make Thea happy. He asked the Blithe King for an invitation, but he had not expected someone else to take the credit for it and cause Thea to misunderstand the situation. He ran after her when his call with Henry ended.

“Thea.”

He caught up to her and grabbed her arm.

“I wasn’t lying to you,” he tried to explain.

“I had someone send that invitation, but I wasn’t expecting them to take the credit for it.”

“You’re still trying to steal credit? You’re useless!” Gladys snapped.

“Haven’t we been humiliated enough?!”

retired soldier,”

no way he’s as capable

pooling at the corner

for how well you treated me, and I’m forever grateful you healed me. But I don’t want to see you

that, she turned around, sobbing as

even when he faced thousands of enemy troops.

James stood still and watched the Callahans leave, then took in a deep breath. He chased after them to their home but was forbidden from entering. With no other choice, he chose to leave. He decided he

stopped when he noticed the expression on James’s face. Henry wordlessly tossed him a cigarette. James was frantic. He wanted to make Thea happy, but he had

taking a drag of his cigarettes.

happened, James?”

I can’t help you there. But, if you want, I can get rid of the

it,” James sighed,

that serious. Besides, this is Cansington. It’s a peaceful city, not the southern border. The tactics we use against enemies

my assets this whole time. How much

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